MUSIC

Beninese clarinetist Landry Padonou took part on 30 August in Châtellerault, France, in the largest clarinet ensemble certified by Guinness World Records, with 1,381 participants.

With "Omanh’O," Nash reignites her musical activity ahead of her jubilee. The 25-year concert is scheduled for 20 November 2026 at the Anoumabo hall of the Palais de la Culture.

Ivorian rapper TRK confirms his rise in local charts: "Deutsche Qualitat" holds the 7th spot on Apple Music Côte d’Ivoire this 9 September, while the album "2026 Golden Run" remains at No. 2.

On 9 September, Rema unveiled a snippet of "Oh No" and announced the single's release for Friday 11 September 2026.

Ivorian rapper Sindika invites fans on Saturday 12 September to La Playa, on the Bassam road, for the first edition of "LA ROMA," a concert-concept designed as a new chapter in his stage universe.

Beninese diva Angélique Kidjo and Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour will unite their repertoires on March 24, 2027, at the Grand Rex in Paris for a unique date in France announced as part of their project "Chimes of Freedom."

Released on 4 September, MILO’s "1 MESSAGE: JESUS" climbed to the 6th spot on Apple Music albums in Côte d’Ivoire after a jump of 51 places. This surge extends a week already marked by three certifications announced by the artist.

Fanicko will celebrate ten years of career on 19 September 2026 at the Théâtre de verdure of the French Institute of Benin in Cotonou, with a concert announced as one of the highlights of the cultural season.

Ghanaian rapper M.anifest celebrates the tenth anniversary of his album "Nowhere Cool" by announcing a special live experience. Tickets are set to go on sale on September 11, while the venue remains undisclosed.

French rapper Tiakola is scheduled to perform in Cotonou on December 27, 2026, as part of an eight-date African tour. The Beninese stop coincides with the new edition of WeLovEya.

Yemi Alade is preparing her comeback with a self-titled album. The Nigerian star has set the release of "It’s Yemi Alade" for September 11, 2026, following several singles and a new video with Don Jazzy.

"Forgiveness," "Gratitude," and "WHY LOVE" occupy the top three spots on the Apple Music Benin chart for the week of September 8.

The music video for "Dai Dai," the official anthem of the 2026 World Cup performed by Shakira and Burna Boy, has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. A new global milestone for Nigerian Afrobeats.

Beninese Axel Merryl and Burundian Sat-B give new momentum to "Ropero." The track has surpassed 900,000 views on YouTube while its promotion continues in Kenya.

The single "Gaou la" by Didi B featuring 6uff rises 51 places on Deezer Côte d’Ivoire on September 8, 2026, moving from 78th to 27th position.

The track "I Am Blessed" by First King enters the Top 20 on Apple Music in Benin. A local breakthrough that coincides with the release of his new album "Alpha," unveiled on August 28.

BTS has completed the North American leg of their "Arirang" world tour after 31 sold-out concerts in 12 cities and approximately 1.92 million spectators, setting a new cumulative record at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Ghanaian singer Gyakie has two projects among the Ghanaian albums that have reached the Top 10 on Apple Music Nigeria: "My Diary" and "After Midnight." This is a strong indication of her establishment in the Nigerian afrobeats market.

Serge Beynaud achieves a new milestone with "Attraper pour laisser": the track has entered the weekly YouTube Top 10 in Côte d’Ivoire, bolstered by a highly viewed music video.

Abidjan came alive on the night of October 10–11, 2025 at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët for the grand evening of the International Prize for Urban Music and Coupé-Décalé (Primud). In front of an audience made up of artists,…